Synonyms of attempted

attempted

verb

past tense of attempt

as in tried

to make an effort to do

after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help

don't even attempt walking on your broken foot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tried
• sought
• endeavored
• essayed
• strove
• assayed
• hoped
• shot at
• struggled
• had a go at
• worked
• aimed
• tried one's hand (at)
• undertook
• fought
• toiled
• troubled
• aspired
• assumed
• strained
• took up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• quit
• gave up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attempted

The Yuba County attempted murder case is still pending against Wilcox. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Upon taking office, the Biden administration stopped turning away unaccompanied child migrants, attempted to halt Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations for 100 days, and suspended border wall construction. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Lifesaving measures were attempted at the scene before both were taken to a Dallas-area hospital. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Butler, Embiid and Simmons were christened a Big Three — one of many attempted by the Sixers over the last 15 years — and the team was instantly considered a serious threat to win it all. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in Union Square when a teenager allegedly attempted to rob him in 2024. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

This comes after Mayor Mark Bogen and other county commissioners attempted to enter the headquarters Monday, but say they were blocked. — Sherrilyn Cabrera, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

While reporting this story, NPR attempted to reach the Weingartens, Odeds and Mazal Group via phone and email, as well as visiting the Chatsworth headquarters to request an interview. — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

Much like the last time the women’s team attempted to fill it, tickets aren’t exactly flying into the hands of fans. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026